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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 378.03 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 378.03 and 136.42 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 378.03 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/378.03 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 378.03 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 51,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570.85/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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